James L. Blane, PLLC

Reorganization; Bankruptcy

With more than 30 years combined experience in Debtor/Creditor representation the Firm can assist to reorganize debts or obtain a 'fresh start'. The Firm enjoys protecting honest businesses and individuals from overreaching creditors and also representing fair lenders and creditors from borrowers who try to abuse the system.

Business And Transactional Law

Attorney Jim Blane obtained a degree in Business Administration from UNC at Chapel Hill, earning distinction by being selected to Beta Gamma Sigma, the top five percent (5%) of his graduation class. He counsels as to the best form of business entity to create and he serves as general counsel for numerous limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships and sole proprietors, handling employee disputes, vendor disputes, drafting owners and shareholders agreements, security agreements, notes, contracts, leases corporate minutes, and by-laws, and generally servicing the commercial client.

Litigation Of Disputes

Litigation is becoming more commonplace in our society. There is a strong need to be protected from irrational behavior, and to also be able to enforce one's moral and legal rights if wronged. Attorney Jim. Blane believes there is a need to litigate when negotiated solutions fail to resolve differences.

Real Estate

The buying and selling of Real Estate is a happy occasion for most people. However, it is a complex transaction requiring the closing attorney to be very careful, detail oriented, and thorough. The bank must be satisfied that its mortgage lien will have priority, and the purchasers wants to be sure that they receive clear title to the property. Attorney Blane's business background makes him well suited to handling all phases of this transaction with confidence and precision.

Corporate Law

Tax Controversies

Individual or business financial problems can be aggravated by disputes with the taxing authorities, making it very difficult to funcion financially. The tax problem can prevent paying necessary household business operating expenses.

Wills; Estate Planning; Estate Administration

Estate Planning and Probate is another Firm specialty. Preservation of individual and corporate assets requires careful planning. The government and creditors are endlessly seeking to take a portion of every small success, thus the competition for assets does not stop at death.

Mediation

Attorney Jim Blane is a Certified Mediator under the Superior Court of North Carolina. He excels in bringing a knowledge of the law and a rational creativity to help resolve most disagreements.

Trusts and Estates

Wills and Probate